Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 to Sanjivani 2: Iconic TV sequels that FAILED to match old magic; will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi make it?

Entertainment Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 TRP drops

These days, there is an a flood of new Saas-Bahu serials and reality shows on television. Every show wants to be first in the TRP race. After 25 years, Ekta Kapoor launched Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 among a slew of serials. Last week, the show was at number one, but this week’s TRP stunned everyone. Kyunki 2 dropped from first position to fourth.

Entertainment Season 2 of iconic shows often failed

Based on the TRP results, it appears that the show failed to produce its charm in the second week. Even before Kyunki 2, other iconic serials returned with a fresh twist and increased drama, but they, too, struggled to recapture the magic of their previous seasons. Let’s look at a few of these shows.

Entertainment Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2

Ekta Kapoor, often hailed as the queen of saas-bahu dramas, brought back the iconic love story of Anurag and Prerna to television in 2018 with Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. Featuring Parth Samthaan, Erica Fernandes, and Hina Khan in lead roles, the show carried huge expectations. However, it failed to recreate the magic of the original and was eventually taken off-air in 2020.

Entertainment Sanjivani 2

Launched in 2019, Sanjivani 2 came with a star-studded cast including Surbhi Chandna, Namit Khanna, Gurdeep Kohli, Gaurav Chopra, and Mohnish Bahl. Despite the buzz, the show failed to live up to the legacy of its original. Viewers found it lacking the essence of Sanjivani, and as a result, it went off-air within just a few months.

Entertainment Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2

Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya, starring Arhaan Bahl and Pooja Gaur, was formerly one of the most popular TV series. The pair reappeared with a second season in 2021, however the resurrection failed to captivate viewers and was quickly made off air owing to low TRPs.

Entertainment Khichdi 2

Khichdi 2 premiered in 2018, however the public was unable to connect with it as previously, and the series had to be stopped.

Entertainment Why did season 2 of iconic shows flop?

In most cases, producers stretch the plot in the second season, which many viewers find unattractive. Sequels sometimes lack the original’s novelty and enthusiasm. Furthermore, when new characters are added, viewers typically fail to connect with them, resulting in a loss of interest.

Entertainment Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2

Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya, starring Arhaan Bahl and Pooja Gaur, was formerly one of the most popular TV series. The pair reappeared with a second season in 2021, however the resurrection failed to captivate viewers and was quickly made off air owing to low TRPs.

Entertainment Will Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 survive the TRP race?

The big question now is whether Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 will reclaim the top place in the TRP race or if it will follow in the footsteps of other iconic shows that failed to recapture their glory.